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Humber Estuary : Profile

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HM Customs & Port Health Authority
Tel:+44(0)1482 212191 , Fax:+44(0)1964 650164, VHF Channel 12, 14, 16
Any boat carrying animals or birds, is obliged by law to report these facts not more than 12 hours and, where practicable, not less than 4 hours before docking, to the Hull and Goole Port Health Authority.

HM Immigration Office
Unit 4, Anchor Court, Francis Street, Hull HU2 8DT
Tel:+44(0)1652 688584 , Fax:+44(0)1652 688551
On arrival from abroad, the Q flag must be flown and kept in place until cleared (it must be illuminated at night). Form C.1329 must be completed and handed to the Customs Officer when he boards. Part of the form is for delivery to Customs before departure and any non-EU nationals must be included on it.

Harbour Masters Office
Tel:+44 (0)1482 327171, Fax:+44 (0)1482 325819

This huge estuary is approximately 6 miles wide just past its entrance at Spurn Point, narrowing to 1.5 miles some 30 miles upriver. This vast expanse of open water, with its fast-flowing currents, shifting sands and shallow waters, can be a dangerous place and should be treated with respect. Yachtsmen are advised to obtain the latest charts, which are available from the Harbour Master's office.

The Humber Estuary is home to a thriving community of marinas and small boat clubs as well as the important ports of Grimsby and Hull. Consequently, this is a very busy stretch of water. Always report your presence in the river at night or in poor visibility to VTS Humber of VHF ch 12. For yachts arriving off Grimsby in inclement weather, local advice is to call the lock keepers by VHF to see if it is possible to enter the lock pit or seek temporary shelter in the Royal Dock Basin. As this is a busy commercial dock, it is essential not to enter the Royal Dock Basin without permission

The deepwater channel to Grimsby is well marked and most yachts should have no trouble following the outer edge of the marked channel. During the day the prominent Victorian Dock Tower is an obvious landmark, which is normally floodlit at night.

Access through the lock is on a free-flow basis on a level for 2 hours before and after high water. Essential to call Lock Keepers on Ch 74 to seek permission to enter the lock. There is a traffic light system displayed on the conspicuous lattice framework on the western side of the lock. 3 greens indicate safe passage through the lock. It is possible to pen into the lock (only with permission) for additional 2 hours either side of high water. At Spring tides the lock gates may close for a period at high water. When transmitting the lock, its helpful to keep the engine at fairly high revs as some turbulance may occur. Once through the lock, the marina entrance is dead ahead. Visitors moorings are on your port side on long pontoon running in front of clubhouse.

AB Ports
P.O. Box 1, Port House, Northern Gateway, Hull HU9 5PQ
Can supply the latest charts of the Estuary.

Barrow
The haven at Barrow is situated on the south side of the Humber, accommodates coastal shipping and is rather remote from any shopping facilities, but will provide refuge in an emergency.

Fish Dock Island Dockmaster
VHF Channel Ch 74
Contact Dockmaster on approach to basin

Goole Boathouse
Tel:+44(0)1405 763985, Fax:+44(0)1405 763985
Goole Boathouse is located in a basin beside the Aire & Calder Canal. The water is kept at a constant level so that boats remain afloat at all times. There are 140 moorings of various lengths giving suitable berths for yachts, motor cruisers and fishing vessels. Electricity, water, calor gas and diesel are available at most berths. Other facilities include a dry dock, slipway and a well-stocked chandlery.

Grimsby Marina
Grimsby and Cleethorpes Yacht Club, Meridian Quay Fish Docks , Grimsby, South Humberside DN31 3RP
Tel:+44(0)1472 356678
There are 25 visitors berths. Access is gained through Royal Dock and Union Dock at HW +/-3hrs. Diesel fuel, petrol (in cans), fresh water, calor gas, camping gas and AC electricity points are available. Facilities include chandlery, electrical repairs, shipwright and a 30-tonne boat hoist. There is also a licensed bar. (Fuelling berth just before visitors berths in front of clubhouse)

Hessle Haven
Located on the north side of the river, Hessle Haven is within easy walking distance of the village square, which has a large, well-appointed shopping centre and a number of public houses. The railway station close to the haven has main line trains to Hull and to other parts of the country.

Hull Marina
Railway Street, Hull HU1 2DQ
Tel:+44(0)1482 330508 Lock-keeper: +44(0)1482 330505, Fax:+44(0)1482 224148, VHF Channel 16, 80
www.britishwaterways.co.uk, hullmarina@bwml.co.uk
20 visitors berths. Access is via a lock at HW+/- 3 hrs. There are pontoons outside the lock in the basin. Diesel, petrol, fresh water and AC electricity points are available. Facilities include a chandlery, marine-engine repairs, electrical repairs, shipwright, sailmaker, a laundrette, a 50ton boat hoist and a 2ton crane. Not the most peaceful of berths being close to a busy road, but convenient for a good range of shops.

Meridian Quay Marina
Humber Cruising Association, Meridian Quay, Auckland Road, Fish Dock, Grimsby
Tel:+44(0)1472 268424, Fax:+44(0)1472 269832, VHF Channel 74
www.hca-grimsby.freeserve.co.uk

South Ferriby Marina
Barton on Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 6JH
Tel:+44(0)1652 635219(loch) or 01652 635620, Fax:+44(0)1652 660517, VHF Channel 80
marina@clapsons.co.uk
South Ferriby Sluice lies on the south side of the river, approximately 28 miles from Spurn Point. The small village of South Ferriby is situated 1 mile away. The marina has accommodation for 100 boats plus 20 visiting vessels. Access is gained through a lock into a river system at 3 hours either side of High Water. Diesel, petrol (in cans), fresh water, calor gas and camping gas are available. Services include marine-engine repairs, electrical repairs and a shipwright. Close to the lock entrance is a public house. A passage can be made to the market town of Brigg, a distance of 14 miles, for vessels with a small air draught.

Stone Creek
Located on the north side of the river, Stone Creek is opposite the Port of Immingham and is 1.75 miles from the village of Stone Creek. There is a public telephone but no shops. The nearest villages are Patrington and Ottringham, which are some 5.75 miles away. Both villages have shops, public houses and are on the main bus route into Hull. The creek and its moorings are usable 2.5 hours either side of High Water at MHWS, 4 metres can be found throughout the channel. However, as the channel is very narrow and twisting at the entrance, it would be prudent to work on 2.5 metres. All types of boats are welcome and the club at Stone Creek has a friendly atmosphere.

Tetney Haven
Humber Mouth Yacht Club
Tel:+44(0)1472 812063
There is 1.5m at about HW +/-2hrs. It starts to dry at about half tide, but it is well protected and little rick of bumping the ground. The seaward end of the channel is about 5 cables upstream of Haile Sand Fort and is marked by a post painted red and black. There are a few moorings available and limited facilities are available during the season.